Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Bloch / Fournier, Martinon [Import]

Edouard Lalo (Composer), Camille Saint-Saens (Composer), Max Bruch (Composer), Ernest Bloch (Composer), Jean Martinon (Conductor), Alfred Wallenstein (Conductor), Orchestre Lamoureux (Orchestra), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Pierre Fournier (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Pierre Fournier
• Orchestra: Orchestre Lamoureux, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Jean Martinon, Alfred Wallenstein
• Composer: Edouard Lalo, Camille Saint-Saens, Max Bruch, Ernest Bloch
• Audio CD (January 11, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Polydor International
• ASIN: B000031WYM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,567 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Coupling, Great Performance, September 27, 2000

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Michael B. Richman (Portland, Maine USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Bloch / Fournier, Martinon (Audio CD)

This DG Originals coupling of the Lalo and Saint-Saens Cello Concertos is a great disc. I am a big fan of Yo-Yo Ma, but a friend recommended this over the Ma/Maazel version. And he was right, Pierre Fournier is an incredible cellist and these performances are magical. Another added bonus to this recording is the inclusion of Bruch's "Kol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra" and Bloch's "Schelomo" (although I do prefer Ma's recording on "The New York Album"). The four compositions make this disc more than 70 minutes long, and that's a lot of music for the money.

My other reason for writing this is the erroneous review below. They have mistakenly posted one praising Starker -- an amazing cellist for sure -- but this is not a Starker disc!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The golden album of Pierre Fournier!, May 3, 2010

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Bloch / Fournier, Martinon (Audio CD)

I had the privilege to watch Pierre Fournier in Caracas (at the late seventies) playing the Lalo's cello Concerto. Needless to say this was the most effervescent, exciting and vibrant livig performance I have ever heard until these days.

I must add this concerto is not among my favorite ones, but Fournier is the only cellist who motivates me to listen it. That's why I recommend you. Because somehow, this Op. seems to have been composed for this memorable artist.

Adittionally, the Saint Saens and the Schelomo are extremely rewarding too. If I had to make my bag to a desert island, this would be my choice for Fournier.

Don't miss it.

3 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely ghastly!, September 5, 2003

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"gretlcello" (middle of Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Bruch, Bloch / Fournier, Martinon (Audio CD)

Mr. Fournier's version of Lalo and Saint Saens concertos have to be the most HEDIOUS things to ever come out on the cello. He plays almost everything on this album with such noble technicality-- little or no variation of the tempo or dynamics. He plays the Lalo as if it were a Dvorak concerto. The Saint Saens cadenzas are almost rhythmic with little or no tempo alterations, and here again on a more romantic approach. I've heard much better cellists play Saint Saens. Leave this album alone!